Senior Analytical Chemist

SRG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemical manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to join their lab team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in developing GC-MS and GC-FID methods and will be responsible for process improvements and mentoring analysts. This role offers a salary of £37,000 - £40,000 per annum, enhanced benefits, and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Enhanced 7.5% matched pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

35 working hours per week with early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience developing GC-MS and GC-FID methods.
• Experience with analytical process improvement projects.
• Demonstrable mentoring and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Review current laboratory processes for improvements.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize GC-MS and GC-FID methods.
• Manage multiple improvement projects.

Skills

GC-MS method development

GC-FID method development

Analytical process improvement

Mentoring Analysts

Effective communication

Job description

Title: Senior Analytical Chemist

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary: 37,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing speciality chemical manufacturer who are now looking to hire a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the lab team at their site in Manchester. This exciting Senior Analytical Chemist opportunity would be well suited to an Analyst with several years' experience developing GC‑MS and GC‑FID methods looking to take a step up and secure a role in a fantastic business who place significant emphasis on employee wellbeing.

Benefits: Enhanced 7.5% matched pension, private healthcare, flexible working, 35 working hours per week with an early finish on Fridays!

Role / Description

• Reviewing current laboratory processes to understand improvement areas
• Developing, troubleshooting and optimising GC‑MS and GC‑FID methods
• Managing multiple improvement projects
• Working with the Analytical Manager to prioritise the workload of the team
• Mentoring and training of Analysts in the team
• Reverse engineering of competitor chemicals to determine composition
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of GC‑MS and GC‑FID instruments

Requirements

• Significant, recent industrial experience developing GC‑MS and GC‑FID methods
• Experience carrying out analytical process improvement projects
• Demonstrable experience of mentoring and training Analysts
• Experience in an ISO accredited laboratory would be highly advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a multitude of departments
• Able to multi‑task and change priorities quickly depending on business need

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